Sergeant Ryan A. Curtis, U.S. Marine Corps, age 27, of Jacksonville, North Carolina, formally of Hastings, passed away suddenly on October 19, 2017. Ryan was born in Hastings on September 2, 1990 to Richard A. and Linda A. (Ransome) Curtis.
Ryan was a very private, loving and caring person who would do anything for anyone; mentoring several close friends. He attended Thornapple Valley Church since the age of 4. He graduated from Hastings High School in 2009 and was in the Boy Scouts for a while.
He entered the Marine Corps in 2009 and graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego in September of 2009. He was deployed to Afghanistan for 2 tours in 2010 and 2012. He served his country for the past 8 years.
Ryan is survived by his wife of 5 years, Samantha; parents, Richard Dick & Linda Curtis; sister, Kelly; and his fur babies, Bear & Nigel.
MILITARY JUSTICE FOR ALL 